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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Oxford
How to get from Cheltenham to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Oxford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Oxford costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Oxford by train.
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